'Go make Nigeria proud' — FCT SWAN drums support for Eagles ahead of AFCON
Published: January 05, 2022
The Nigeria media has declared it will give the Super Eagles necessarily support needed for them to win the AFCON 2021 which kicks off this weekend in Cameroon.The Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN), FCT chapter, Bunmi Haruna made this assertion on behalf of journalists in a goodwill message to the Ea...
Camp update : Aribo and Villarreal winger Chukwueze link up with Nigeria squad in Abuja
Published: January 05, 2022
The number of players in the Super Eagles camp has increased by two ahead of the national team's departure to Garoua, Cameroon for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. There are now twenty five players in camp following the arrival of Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo and Villarreal winger ...
How Super Eagles lined up training: Three former Gunners and two ex-Chelsea stars same team
Published: January 05, 2022
On Tuesday evening, the Super Eagles held their penultimate workout on Nigerian soil ahead of their trip to Cameroon for the 2021 Africa cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Twenty three players were in attendance at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja including the nine that reported for international...
'He deserves to be here' - Awoniyi feels bad fellow Super Eagles striker cannot help Nigeria at AFCON
Published: January 05, 2022
Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi says he feels bad that Victor Osimhen cannot help Nigeria at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon this weekend. The Napoli striker, who was originally named on the 28-man roster, was forced to pull out of the squad due to a combination of Covid, injury...
Official : Tottenham Hotspur recall talented Nigeria-eligible striker from loan spell
Published: January 04, 2022
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Nigeria-eligible attacker Kion Etete has been recalled from his loan spell at League Two club Northampton Town. The 20-year-old has departed the Cobblers after netting six goals in twenty three appearances acr...
'One of the hottest strikers in the world' - Troost-Ekong admits Super Eagles will miss Osimhen
Published: January 04, 2022
William Troost-Ekong has revealed that the Super Eagles as a team still have the ability to score goals despite the withdrawal of Victor Osimhen from the Africa Cup of Nations roster. Nigeria are facing a striker crisis before their opening game at the AFCON after Osimhen, Emanuel Dennis and Paul Onuachu were ruled...
'He excluded Dennis from provisional list' - Pinnick blames Rohr for Watford star's AFCON miss
Published: January 04, 2022
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has cleared the air on circumstances that led to the withdrawal of Watford talisman Emmanuel Dennis from the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations roster. Hornets boss Claudio Ranieri had insisted that the Nigerian Federation failed to send a pre-call within a certain...
'Nigerians should keep calm' - Simon sends message to fans ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt
Published: January 04, 2022
Exciting Nantes winger Moses Simon has called for calm ahead of the Super Eagles' eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations opener against Egypt on January 11. Egypt have in their ranks arguably the best player in the Premier League at the moment, Mohamed Salah and manager Augustine Eguavoen's biggest headache wil...
Slavia's Olayinka names two teams that could pose problems for Super Eagles at AFCON
Published: January 04, 2022
Slavia Prague striker Peter Olayinka believes that Egypt and Senegal could pose problems for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, labeling the two countries 'strong teams'. Olayinka has found himself on the roster for the tournament in Cameroon following the withdrawal of Watford sensation Emmanue...
Camp update : Ex-Chelsea stars; six English-based players report for Super Eagles duty
Published: January 04, 2022
The number of players in the Super Eagles camp in Abuja has increased to twenty-three following the arrivals of two former Chelsea stars and six invitees based in the United Kingdom. Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina and his former teammate at Stamford Bridge Kenneth Omeruo have reported for international duty.   ...
AFCON 2021 : Eguavoen sends message to Nwakali as ex-Gunner arrives Super Eagles camp
Published: January 04, 2022
Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is preparing to take part in his first training session with the Super Eagles in Abuja ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The SD Huesca star is already at the Bolton White Hotel following his arrival from Spain on Tuesday morning. Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen ...
Watford loanee reveals what Super Eagles must do to stop Egypt sensation Salah
Published: January 04, 2022
Watford loanee Maduka Okoye has revealed what the Super Eagles players must to to prevent Egypt winger Mohamed Salah from wreaking havoc on the pitch when both countries face off in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday, January 11.Salah has been in sensational form so far this season, directly participated in ...
'Everyone is in top form' - Kaizer Chiefs star discusses competition for Nigeria no. 1 AFCON
Published: January 04, 2022
The Super Eagles are under a new management and every position including the goalkeeping role is up for grabs at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye and John Noble are competing for just one spot in the starting eleven.The Super Eagles goalkeeping gloves have changed hands over...
'Every player wants to be here' - Ex-Everton winger reacts to late call-up to Nigeria's AFCON squad
Published: January 03, 2022
Olympiakos' Henry Onyekuru is delighted to be given an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The former Everton winger was handed a late call-up by interim boss Augustine Eguavoen to replace Napoli star Victor Osimhen who pulled out of the squad due to a combination of inju...
'We're respected in Africa' - Eguavoen in bullish mood ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt
Published: January 03, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen is in bullish mood ahead of Nigeria's opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Super Eagles begin their campaign at the AFCON against the continent's most successful team with seven titles, the Pharaohs of Egypt at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua on January 11. Egypt have i...